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Question from ailish, a student: A man made circular lake has a diameter of 338 m. A bridge is to be constructed across the lake in such a way that it is 119 m away from the center of the lake. How long is the bridge? Thanks in advance... |
Hi Ailish,
I drew a diagram.
What does Pythagoras' Theorem tell you?
Penny
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